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Move It Mondays comes to St Leonards

The growing St Leonards community in West Swan has welcomed the introduction of weekly neighbourhood fitness sessions at St Leonards Park.

“Move It Mondays” is the initiative of recently formed St Leonards Residents Group which has engaged the services of two professional personal trainers, Rachel Nathan and Hayden Sharrett to conduct weekly 45-minute fitness sessions.

In just a few months the group has grown to more than 40 enthusiastic members and the fitness session is their first major project.

“We welcome all ages and fitness levels to the sessions,” said group member Meena Rabadia, “they’re a fun way to lose weight, gain friends, and build strength in your body and your community.”

The sessions start at 6pm each Monday night at St Leonards Park and cost participants $10, with $2.50 going back to the residents group to fund future community initiatives.

The residents group, which has also organised a community cricket game and a movie night for local residents, receives encouragement and support from St Leonards Private Estate project manager Progress Developments.

“We have a strong commitment to building a sustainable community,” said Progress Developments Managing Director Chris Lewis.

“Our community development strategy has seen the engagement of leading WA consultancy Creating Communities to assist. Our goal is for the group to ultimately be self-sufficient.
“It’s pleasing to see so many local residents engage in the group and show the initiative to organise these activities which are being well received in the community.

“You only have to look at the success of the St Leonards’ Facebook page to see the enthusiasm and interest being generated and clearly shows how much residents love living at St Leonards,” added Mr Lewis.